KFC puts iconic cult-classic item back on the menu after fans demand return: ‘Times are healing’

KFC is serving its beloved Popcorn Chicken while supplies last. Rotana - stock.adobe.com They’re reviving some 90s “pop” culture. KFC is catering to nosh-talgic fast food fans by dusting off a cult classic dish from the late 20th century — popcorn chicken. On Monday, July 13, the red and white chicken chain started serving the crispy protein nuggets, marking a triumphant return for the fan-favorite food, per a press release. Originally rolled out in the 1990s, KFC’s popcorn chicken gained a cult following among fast food fans. KFC Originally debuting in the 1990s, Popcorn Chicken graced KFC menus until it was discontinued in 2023. By that point, this donut hole-ified fried chicken had earned a massive cult following, with the dish’s diehards flocking to social media to demand its return. S